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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Abstracts.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "The Enduring Chill," what does Asbury try to converse with Father Finn about?
(a) literature
(b) art
(c) death
(d) spirituality

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill," why does Asbury think the farm workers do not want him to drink from their jelly glass?
(a) He believes they do not want to share their milk with him.
(b) He believes they do not want to get in trouble for drinking the milk.
(c) He believes they are afraid of him.
(d) He believes they think it is improper for white and black people to share a glass.

3. In the story "Revelation," what does the teenage girl call Mrs. Turpin?
(a) A demon pig
(b) An old wart hog
(c) A wart hog from hell
(d) A filthy pig

4. In the story "Greenleaf," what concerns Mrs. May about her sons getting married?
(a) She is concerned that they will never marry.
(b) She is concerned that they will marry black women.
(c) She is worried that they will leave her alone on the farm when they marry.
(d) She is worried they will marry trashy women who will inherit her farm.

5. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," what does Rufus teach Norton about that angers Sheppard?
(a) Robbery
(b) Sex
(c) Christianity
(d) Suicide

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Lame Shall Enter First," how does Rufus initially respond to Sheppard's interest in him?

2. In the story "The Enduring Chill," who does Asbury ask his mother to invite to their home?

3. In the story "The Comforts of Home," what nickname does Star give Thomas?

4. In the story "Revelation," how does the doctor subdue the teenage girl?

5. In the story "Parker's Back," where does Parker go after the tree catches on fire?

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